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RSS feeds for Thompson Health60http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/312/Thompson-to-Dedicate-James-W-Doran-Drive.aspx#Comments0http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=312http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=312&PortalID=0&TabID=215Thompson to Dedicate James W. Doran Drivehttp://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/312/Thompson-to-Dedicate-James-W-Doran-Drive.aspx
CANANDAIGUA &ndash; Thompson Health associates, donors and board members will gather with family and friends of the late James W. Doran Friday for a dedication in his memory.
With speakers including New York State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio and State Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb, the 10:30 a.m. dedication ceremony will involve the unveiling of James W. Doran Drive &ndash; the newly-renamed entrance to the hospital campus from Parrish Street.
Doran, who passed away in January, retired from Thompson Health in 2006 after 35 years of service as a board member and associate. He wore many &ldquo;hats&rdquo; over the years, including chairman of the board for F.F. Thompson Hospital, president and CEO of FFTH Properties, leader of the Thompson Foundation and chief financial officer of the health system.
&ldquo;Jim&rsquo;s dedication and drive were instrumental in Thompson Health&rsquo;s growth; he oversaw expansion of the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, the creation of Ferris Hills at West Lake, construction of the Sands Cancer Center/physicians&rsquo; office building, and expansion of the Hawks Emergency Department and Polisseni Family Diagnostic Imaging Center. As a health system, we are truly indebted to him and we welcome the opportunity to celebrate his contributions with something that will become a daily reminder of his legacy,&rdquo; said Thompson Health President/CEO Michael F. Stapleton, Jr.ajohnstonWed, 24 Oct 2012 18:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:312http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/313/Ferris-Hills-to-Host-Senior-Living-Symposium.aspx#Comments0http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=313http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=313&PortalID=0&TabID=215Ferris Hills to Host Senior Living Symposiumhttp://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/313/Ferris-Hills-to-Host-Senior-Living-Symposium.aspx
CANANDAIGUA &ndash; Wednesday, Oct. 31, is the last day to register for Focus on the Future, a free senior living symposium on Saturday, Nov. 3, for those who are considering a move to an independent living community.
Hosted by Ferris Hills at West Lake, 1 Ferris Hills in Canandaigua, the symposium will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m. and will include a complimentary lunch as well as presentations on elder law, financial planning, selling a home and simplifying the process of downsizing/moving. Presenters include:
Attorney Russ Kenyon of Kenyon &amp; Kenyon, LLP
Lauren Kolb of Canandaigua National Bank &amp; Trust
Dennis Price of Nothnagle Realtors
Senior Moving Manager Bobbie Goodridge of Grandma&rsquo;s Helpers
There is no charge to attend the program, but RSVPs are required. Please call (585) 393-0410 by Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Ferris Hills is best accessed from the 3300 block of West Lake Road (County Road 16) in Canandaigua, via Peg Rayburn Drive. For more information, call (585) 393-0410 or visit www.FerrisHills.com.ajohnstonMon, 22 Oct 2012 18:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:313http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/310/Gentle-Yoga-Series-to-Begin-Oct-31.aspx#Comments0http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=310http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=310&PortalID=0&TabID=215Gentle Yoga Series to Begin Oct. 31http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/310/Gentle-Yoga-Series-to-Begin-Oct-31.aspx
CANANDAIGUA &ndash; Get a total body-mind workout at Gentle Yoga classes every Wednesday, Oct. 31 through Dec. 19, with Rick Lynch of the Finger Lakes Yoga Center in Canandaigua.
Thompson Health is hosting an eight-week series led by Lynch and held from noon to 1:15 p.m. each Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 365 Parrish St. in Canandaigua.
The Gentle Yoga classes are designed to improve posture, strength and flexibility. No experience is necessary, nor is flexibility required to participate in the program.&nbsp; Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing.
Pre-registration is required and the cost for the eight-week series is $80.&nbsp; Call Thompson Health&rsquo;s Wellness Department at (585) 396-6111 to register.ajohnstonMon, 15 Oct 2012 20:13:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:310http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/309/Crosswinds-5K-Raises-Over-3000-for-Sands-Cancer-Center.aspx#Comments0http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=309http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=309&PortalID=0&TabID=215Crosswinds 5K Raises Over $3,000 for Sands Cancer Centerhttp://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/309/Crosswinds-5K-Raises-Over-3000-for-Sands-Cancer-Center.aspx
Canandaigua&mdash;The 11th Annual Crosswinds 5K, hosted by Crosswinds Wesleyan Church in Canandaigua, recently raised $3,156 for Thompson Health&rsquo;s Sands Cancer Center.
A total of 280 runners &ndash; from age 6 to 75 &ndash; participated this year. Since its inception, the Crosswinds 5K has raised nearly $39,000 for the Sands Cancer Center.
DAG chip timing and results were provided by PCR Timing. The overall female/male winners were Michelle LaFleur of Savannah, Ga., with a time of 19:37, and Matt Oberst of Farmington, NY, with a time of 17:51.&nbsp; For complete results, please visit www.pcrtiming.com.
The coordinators are grateful to all who participated in this event: sponsors, runners, volunteers and the many friends and families who gave support.
For more information on the Crosswinds 5K, contact Bob or Becky Andrus at (585) 229-2475 or crosswinds5k@gmail.com. ajohnstonThu, 11 Oct 2012 13:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:309http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/305/Thompson-Assures-Patients-of-Medication-Safety.aspx#Comments0http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=305http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=305&PortalID=0&TabID=215Thompson Assures Patients of Medication Safetyhttp://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/305/Thompson-Assures-Patients-of-Medication-Safety.aspx
CANANDAIGUA &ndash; Following recent national reports of a rare fungal meningitis caused by contaminated vials of injectable steroid medication for back pain, Thompson Health officials want to assure both patients and area providers that the compound linked to the outbreak was never in use within the health system.
According to the New York State Department of Health and the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control, three sites in New York received now-recalled lots of the methylprednisolone acetate injections compounded by New England Compounding Center (NECC). These sites have all been contacted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and/or NYS Department of Health. All other health facilities that have methylprednisolone acetate from NECC have been advised to quarantine the product.
While Thompson does provide pain management services, Thompson officials note that the product in question is a non-FDA-approved product and therefore does not meet Thompson&rsquo;s safety guidelines.
&ldquo;Our pharmacy is very diligent when ordering any product. We require that all medication purchased meets both pedigree and integrity standards,&rdquo; says Thompson Health Director of Pharmacy Robert Locke.
&ldquo;While we do not have this product within our health system and never have, we felt it
important &ndash; in light of recent reports &ndash; to assure those we care for that there is no cause for concern,&rdquo; Locke adds.
Patients who received injections elsewhere are urged to contact those facilities for further information. Information about the outbreak is available at www.cdc.gov.ajohnstonFri, 05 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:305http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/307/Thompson-Nurses-Honored-by-March-of-Dimes-Foundation.aspx#Comments0http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=307http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=307&PortalID=0&TabID=215Thompson Nurses Honored by March of Dimes Foundationhttp://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/307/Thompson-Nurses-Honored-by-March-of-Dimes-Foundation.aspx
CANANDAIGUA &ndash; A total of 10 Thompson Health nurses were recognized Sept. 21 at the March of Dimes Foundation&rsquo;s second annual Nurse of the Year Awards Gala, held at the Radisson Hotel in Rochester.
In addition to raising funds and awareness for the nonprofit organization, the awards showcase the achievements and excellence of the region&rsquo;s nurses. Eight of Thompson&rsquo;s nurses were acknowledged as finalists, and two more were nominated, in the following categories:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jane Hallstead, Education/Research/Nurse Author
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jessica Falk, Emergency
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lauren Baker, Geriatrics/Long Term Care/Rehab
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amber Fulmer, Medical/Surgical
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jenny Riordan, Medical/Surgical
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Whitney Barrett, Rising Star
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alice Taylor, Rising Star
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cristine Crawford, Women&rsquo;s Health
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vicki Erway (Nominated)
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kathleen Palowitch (Nominated)
&ldquo;It is an honor and a privilege to work with nurses who are so dedicated to excellence in patient care. Having them recognized by the March of Dimes Foundation is very gratifying,&rdquo; said Thompson Health Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO Hazel Robertshaw.ajohnstonWed, 03 Oct 2012 19:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:307http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/306/Thompsons-Prunoske-Among-RBJs-Forty-Under-40.aspx#Comments0http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=306http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=306&PortalID=0&TabID=215Thompson's Prunoske Among RBJ's "Forty Under 40"http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/306/Thompsons-Prunoske-Among-RBJs-Forty-Under-40.aspx
CANANDAIGUA &ndash; Thompson Health&rsquo;s chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance is one of the Rochester Business Journal&rsquo;s Forty Under 40 honorees this year.
Chosen for both professional and civic achievements, Mark Prunoske will be honored Oct. 29 during the Forty Under 40 luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.
Prunoske, 39, is a graduate of Mansfield University and the University of Rochester&rsquo;s William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration who first joined Thompson Health in 1997 as a financial analyst. The Canandaigua resident was later promoted to director of Finance and from 2008 to 2010 served as VP of Finance. He was named to his current position in 2010.
In addition to overseeing nearly 100 associates in 10 departments of Thompson Health, a multi-corporation community health system in Canandaigua, Prunoske implemented one of the few true cost-accounting systems within a New York healthcare system, closed on a $29.7 million bond deal to finance Thompson&rsquo;s current expansion/renovation project, and secured $15 million in financing for its 132-apartment senior communities complex.
Prunoske&rsquo;s community involvement includes service through the Canandaigua Salvation Army and the Rotary Club of Canandaigua.
&nbsp;ajohnstonWed, 03 Oct 2012 19:50:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:306